Wright's Banana Bread Recipe
Make Wright's Banana Bread Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure the oven is hot enough for baking the banana bread.
- 2
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- 4
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix the mashed ripe bananas, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Add Optional Ingredients
- 6
Incorporate Add-ins
If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans and/or chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Pour Batter into Loaf Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Banana Bread
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Bread
Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
